some bad news

[mobile_bob]

one of our suppliers up here in the pacific nw, Joel Koch is gravely ill and is hospitalized in portland oregon

he is having a fight for his life and having a tough go of it.

please go to George's utterpower link for more info
and send a card or keep Joel in your prayers.

http://www.utterpower.com/

he is not doing well, however maybe if he knew there were folks out there that care about him, it might help

thanks guys
bob g

[Tom Reed]

Sorry to hear this. Got my engine and genny through George/Joel. Sending prayers.

[BigGreen]

Same here. Heck of a nice guy.

[SteveU.]

Hi all
As another, old too young, don't wanna' be so sick so often, grumpy 'ol fart: JoelK. and I bumbled at each other and crossed horns. I did learn from that though, and learned from him. I have learned to be much more patient. Learned to be much more humble. In the end it doesn't matter so much where you are but how you got there and the people you impacted doing it. JoelK. has positively impacted the lives of many people to help them achieve their dreams. Quite a positive example. Ha! Ha! Gonna' take me a few more years to reach up to this standard he has set. I will drink a toast to him for better health and more years of DOing it.

Best Regards
Steve Unruh

[Henry W]

Hi everyone,
I just got word that Joel is responding and is starting to understand what is going on. This is good news! He will be in ICU for a while but hopefuly he can be moved to a regular room soon. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Henry

[mike90045]

That's great news.  Thanks for the update.

[BioHazard]

Good luck Joel, rack up those frequent flyer miles at the hospital! I should have enough for a free colonoscopy by now.  Get better and find a way to get me a Changfa!

[Henry W]

Joel is doing better. I believe he is out of ICU.

Henry

[mobile_bob]

he is out of icu as of yesterday, and is a bit stronger, but still pretty weak.

he appreciates all your thoughts and prayers

bob g

[quinnf]

Now for some GOOD news:  Just received an e-mail from Joel.  He's home now, but very weak.  He said he's very appreciative of everyone's thoughts and prayers.  
Expected recovery is 6 months, he says.

Quinn

[Rom]

Was just talking to someone about my ST head and thought of Joel, any new news? I hope he is still on the right track.

Rom